HP StorageWorks MSA2324sa G2 SAN Storage

The HP MSA2324sa G2 is an affordable entry-level storage option for businesses looking for direct attached shared SAS storage for up to 8 traditional server hosts, or up to 64 blade server hosts. Aventis Systems offers the MSA2324sa G2 with redundant controllers, each with 1 GB transportable cache, and four 3Gb/s SAS ports with support for up to 511 LUNs, with a max LUN size of 16TB. The MSA2324sa offers a wide array of RAID options and can be configured with up to 24 small form factor (2.5”) SAS or SATA drives for max storage capacity of up to 24TB in either 7200 RPM SATA or near-line SAS, or up to 28.8TB in 10K/15K SAS in the primary enclosure.

For those needing additional storage capacity, the MSA2324sa has two expansion options: Up to four MSA2000 dual I/O enclosures with support for up to 48 large form factor (3.5”) drives with a max additional storage capacity of 96TB 7200 RPM SATA or near-line SAS, or 28.8TB 15K SAS -or - up to three MSA70 enclosures with support for up to 75 small form factor (2.5”) drives with a max additional storage capacity of up to 75TB in 7200 RPM SATA or near-line SAS, or 82.5TB 10K/15K SAS.